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Tot Spot Classes are designed to stimulate pre-school minds and encourage creative thinking through a combination of art, stories, movement and music. New Tot Spot classes are offered throughout the year, so check back frequently!
Tot Spot classes are designed for children ages 2 through 6. Children age 2 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No older siblings, please. Advanced registration and payments are required for participation in all Tot Spot classes.
Please note that admission to and exploration of Discovery Center Museum itself are separate from the Tot Spot classes.
Tot Spot Class Descriptions for Winter/Spring, 2010
Class Registrations begin on Dec. 18 for membersDec. 22 for non-members
Cost: $11 public; $9 members
Our 2-year-old classes offer special interactive activities, so children MUST be accompanied by an adult with NO SIBLINGS, please.
Oodles of Noodles
Have oodles of fun as we explore stories about noodles, make some spaghetti art and have a yummy noodle snack.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 7 Sat., Feb. 27; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Feb. 27; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Little Firefighters
Sound the siren and meet Dot, the firehouse Dalmatian, as we learn about fire safety. Pretend to climb the ladder to rescue Dot, create a fire truck project and eat a tasty snack.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 9; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Wed., Mar. 10; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., Mar. 10; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 10; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 5 Thurs., Mar. 11; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 11; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 7 Sat., Mar. 13; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 13; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., Mar. 9; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 10, Thurs., Mar. 11; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Beboppin’ Bunnies
Hop into a cabbage patch of fun as we learn the habits of rabbits! Nibble from a bunny salad bar and create some art every-bunny will love.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 23; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Wed., Mar. 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., Mar. 24 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 24; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 5 Thurs., Mar. 25; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 25; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 7 Sat., Mar. 27; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 27; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., Mar.23; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 10, Thurs., Mar. 25; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Where the Wild Things Are
Take a walk with mischievous Max and his monster friends as we read Where the Wild Things Are. Go wild making monster masks and munch on a finger-licking monster snack.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Apr. 20; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Wed., Apr. 21; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., Apr. 21; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., Apr. 21; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 5 Thurs., Apr. 22; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Apr. 22; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 7 Sat., Apr. 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Apr. 24; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., Apr. 20; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 10, Thurs., Apr. 22; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Tons of Trucks
Have tons of fun as you learn about all kinds of trucks in our world. Make a truck art masterpiece and sample a truck full of tasty snacks.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., May 4; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Wed., May 5; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 3 Wed., May 5; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 4 Wed., May 5; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 5 Thurs., May 6; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 6 Thurs., May 6; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 7 Sat., May 8; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., May 8; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please.)
Session 9, Tues., May 4; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 10, Thurs., May 6; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
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